4įolk-art was developed to address the very real needs, and desires of a community. This is often achieved within families and community via practical demonstrations, conversation, and daily practice. The purpose of folk-art is to serve as a medium through which a community’s traditions, beliefs, and attitudes can be transmitted and passed from one generation to another. Intangible folk-art forms include music, dance, and narrative structures, while tangible folk-art forms refer to objects that are crafted by hand or other means within the traditional practices of a community. In this manner, folk-art caters to local tastes and needs, is reflective of the way of life and culture in a community, and provides tangible and intangible forms of art with distinctive styles and objects that stand removed from other cultural developments of their time. 1 What is Folk-art?įolk-art as a visual medium does not have a unique definition but generally consists of all forms of visual art delivered in the context of an existent society within a particular geographical and cultural niche. The folk and tribal arts of India express the cultural diversity of the nation and provide a window through which one can explore the rich heritage of Indian culture. This is in part due to the flexible nature of the Hindu religion which allows for the aggregation of numerous regional cultures, and ethnic practices to grow and flourish.
Despite hosting a Hindu-majority it is difficult to attach a singular and unifying notion of identity to Indian culture. Indian culture is characterized by distinct languages, and rich traditions among various ethnic and religious groups. India is a religious and ethnically diverse country. Indian Folk-art: An Expression of Cultural Diversity
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